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Lyrics of Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful
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Hot town, summer in the city
Back of my neck gettin′ dirt' and gritty
Been down, isn′t it a pity?
Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city
All around, people looking half-dead
Walkin' on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
chorus
But at night it′s a different world
Go out and find a girl
Come on, come on and dance all night
Despite the heat it′ll be alright
And babe, don't you know it′s a pity
The days can't be like the nights
In the summer, in the city
In the summer, in the city
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Cool town, evenin′ in the city
Dress so fine and lookin' so pretty
Cool cat lookin′ for a kitty
Gonna look in every corner of the city
'Til I'm wheezin′ like a bus stop
Runnin′ up the stairs, gonna meet you on the rooftop
chorus
But at night, it's a different world
Go out and find a girl
Come on, come on and dance all night
Despite the heat, it′ll be alright
And babe, don't you know it′s a pity
The days can't be like the nights
In the summer, in the city
In the summer, in the city
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Hot town, summer in the city
Back of my neck gettin′ dirt', and, and gritty
Been down, isn't it a pity?
Doesn′t seem to be a shadow in the city
All around, people lookin′ half-dead
Walkin' on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
chorus
But at night, it′s a different world
Go out and find a girl
Come on, come on and dance all night
Despite the heat, it'll be alright
And babe, don′t you know it's a pity
The days can′t be like the nights
In the summer, in the city
Summer in the city
Writer(s): Andrew Wansel, Benjamin Levin, Kennedi Kathyrn Rae Lykken, Tory Lanez, Brianna Cash, John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Mark Sebastian
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The track 'Summer In The City' by The Lovin' Spoonful paints a vivid picture of the stark contrast between the bustling, hot days and lively, cool nights in the city. It symbolizes the transformation from the mundane and oppressive daytime routine to the vibrant and liberating nighttime adventures, highlighting the escapism and excitement found in the city's nocturnal activities.
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Themes
Contrast between day and night
• But at night it's a different world
• The days can't be like the nights
Urban life and heat
• Back of my neck gettin' dirt' and gritty
• All around, people looking half-dead
• Hot town, summer in the city
Search for connection
• Go out and find a girl
• Gonna look in every corner of the city
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Moods
Joy, party, love, reflection, celebration
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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A Real Spoonful of The Lovin Spoonful
Album • 2017 • 13 tracks
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Summer In The City
The Lovin' Spoonful
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